Over 100 delegates participated in a one-day workshop at the ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (ICAR-NDRI) in Karnal, where scientists and experts called for the adoption of global research standards to realize the vision of Viksit Bharat. The workshop focused on good clinical practices (GCP), ethical guidelines, and research methodology.
Workshop Inauguration and Key Speakers
The event was inaugurated by Dr Dheer Singh, Director of ICAR-NDRI, who welcomed distinguished experts including Dr Ekta Kapoor from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi, and Prof Bikash Medhi from PGIMER, Chandigarh. Dr Singh stressed the importance of adhering to quality standards, ethics, and regulatory requirements in scientific research. “Such workshops strengthen the research capabilities of scientists and students and contribute to excellence in research in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat,” he added.
Emphasis on Ethical and Quality-Driven Research
Earlier, Dr Rajan Sharma, Joint Director (Research) at ICAR-NDRI, highlighted the significance of ethical and quality-driven research practices. Dr Ashish Kumar Singh, Joint Director (Academic), noted that workshops like these promote ethical and responsible research practices among the scientific community.
Keynote Lecture on GxP for Viksit Bharat
In her keynote address on “Role of GxP for India toward Viksit Bharat,” Dr Ekta Kapoor emphasized the importance of Good Practices (GxP) frameworks in ensuring quality, safety, and reliability in research and innovation. She stressed the need to adopt global standards to enhance the credibility, relevance, and impact of scientific research in India.
Expert Lectures on GCP and Research Methodology
Prof Bikash Medhi delivered expert lectures on “The Basic Concept of Good Clinical Practice (GCP): International and National Perspectives; ICMR Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research” and “Selecting a Topic, Formulating Research Questions, Primary and Secondary Objectives, and the Criticality of Critical Thinking.” He discussed the ethical considerations, regulatory requirements, and scientific rigor essential for conducting high-quality biomedical and clinical research.
Workshop Coordination and Participation
The workshop was coordinated by Dr Pradip Behare, Organising Secretary, who informed that the programme was designed to strengthen understanding of good clinical practices, research ethics, and scientific methodology. He added that it would promote ethical and high-quality research among scientists, faculty, research scholars, and students. More than 100 delegates, including heads of divisions, in-charges, scientists, research scholars, and students of the institute, participated in the workshop.
